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Unions demand government nationalises Britain's ‘broken, privatised railways’
Northern Rail will be taken back into public hands
RAIL unions and campaigners demanded the government nationalise all of Britain’s “broken, privatised railways” today after it announced the failing franchise for Northern Rail would be taken into public hands.
The decision will see the contract stripped from operator Arriva Rail North (ARN) from March 1, following consistent problems with the firm’s management of rail services.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said passengers had "lost trust” in the network.
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